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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 217.68 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 217.68 and 152.56 is: 210.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 217.68 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/217.68 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 217.68 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 33,209.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.26/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.72

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